Dogs On Deployment    by michelle on 21 Mar 2017 | No Comment If you're a dog lover, you've most likely watched several videos of military members reuniting with their dogs after months or years of being separated. You've also most likely cried while watching these videos. But did you ever wonder who takes care of the dog while their owner is away? Of course many military members have family and friends willing to take their dog in, but what about the ones who don't?     Husband and wife, Shawn and Alisa Joshnson found themselves in a very simliar situation. A dual-military family, who serve in the US Navy and Us Marine Corps, were both ordered to relocate at the same time. Alisa was to attend six months of military training in Virginia while Shawn was to be deployed, meaning neither would be able to care for their Miniature Australian Shepherd JD. Luckily, they had family to rely on, but recognized that not everyone else does.     Shawn and Alisa Johnson with their two mini Australian Shepherds, JD and Jersey, and their two Caique parrots, KIki and Zozo.     In June 2011, Shawn and Alisa founded Dogs on Deployment, an organization that believes no pet, whether it's a dog, cat, bird, etc., should ever have to be surrendered due to a military commitment.  Dogs on Deployment therefore provides an online network of volunteers willing to board the pets of military members during their service. Once a military member registers on the site, they can list their pet and fill out a profile which includes all the information on their pet, location, and the boarding dates. Likewise, anyone who wants to volunteer as a Dogs on Deployment Boarder can register and create a profile. From there, owners and boarders are able to contact each other and work out the details.     Dogs on Deployment official logo   Truly, Dogs on Deployment is a wonderful organization that has made the lives of many military members a tad less stressful. Now the organization's biggest challenge is to get the word out there. If you or someone you know is in need of a service like Dogs on Deployment, you can direct them to their site here. Otherwise, if you're looking for a way to support our troops, consider volunteering as a boarder. It's bound to be a rewarding experience for everyone involved.     Soldier Jessamyn Jempson reunited with her dog on the Queen Latifah show after successfully boarrding her through Dogs on Deployment. Watch the full video here. A special thanks to Shawn and Alisa Johnson, both for their military service and for founding Dogs on Deployment.     All images from dogsondeployment.org Comment(s)0 Join the Conversation Name* * Please enter your name. Email * Email address will not be published Please enter a valid email address. Comment * Please enter your comment. Security Code 'Please enter security code. Submit